Two Paws Up

Even though I’ve been bringing my dogs for years for sitting and play days I never used any of their extra services. I had my Affenspincher groomed by Matt and she looked adorable. I know she can be a demon and won’t hold still but she turned out perfect. My fear is her being cut or razor burn but she was perfect. She has a bad itch problem and gave Matt the shampoo she needs and he used it on her which was wonderful.
Also we put our other dog/​puppy in their basic obedience class with Cody. WOW!!! What a difference!!! We just went through a puppy class we paid for where we did nothing for an hour except socialize. Well that’s a really good thing but our pup needed direction. Cody’s class was fun for her and she learned to sit, stay, lay, stand, come and working on the rollover!!! She is a much better baby and of course we bring her to happy camp for play and socialization.
I would recommend Happy Camp not just for their obvious stellar care but Matt for grooming and Cody for training or any behavioral problems.

We love Two Paws Up. We can take our dog (a golden retriever) and know she is in great hands. She is always excited to get dropped off there and when she comes back home she is exhausted (very hard to do with her!). We’ve left her there for short stays (1 – 2 nights) and longer stays (up to a week). We’ve also used their grooming services. I love that she isn’t left in a cage there and is free to roam around and play. We highly recommend their services!

Love this place! But more importantly my dogs love this place! They both go to camp 2 days a week and always stay here when we are on vacation. All of the staff treat the dogs as if they were their own. My very active dogs come home well exercised and very happy. They sleep like babies.

Since the day I met Jeanne at Wolfstock two years ago, I knew I had found someone special. I needed help training my young and strong lab to walk on a leash without dragging me through the street. After completing her basic obedience class at 2PU, I not only had more confidence in walking Cooper, I had a much better understanding from Jeanne about his behavior and what it is dogs need; physically and mentally, to be great dogs.
Cooper has been going to camp each week for over a year. Those first few months he came home EXHAUSTED and SO HAPPY. He has learned to pace himself over time and now he comes home TIRED and SO HAPPY. His younger brother joined him this summer, they know when it is camp day and they can’t wait to get out the door. The staff always greet them so kindly and each of my pups respond with such affection.
I am so grateful for Jeanne and the entire staff at 2PU. My dogs are my family and I want only the best for them-​I definitely have the best with Two Paws Up!

There can be no two dog lovers who are bigger advocates for Two Paws Up than my wife and I. We have entrusted two cycles of pets to their physical and emotional care with not a moment’s pause for «betrayal of trust.» Quite the contrary. I must admit to questioning my own level of caring for our pets when I compare it to the extraordinary attention they receive in a day trip (or extended-​stay) at Two Paws. Phoebe and Darcy always come home happy, healthy and TIRED.
Mark Mercer & Barbara Orr

If you are considering taking your dog to 2 Paws Up in Valley Center and you’ve read the 1 star review by Anna F from Fallbrook, I’d like to share my experience since I’ve been taking my dog to 2PU regularly for about a year. I would give Jeanne Miller, her staff and her facility more than 5 stars if I could.
A year ago, my then 4 yr. old dog, a big, sweet, gentle softie, lacked self-​confidence and was prone to over-​excitability and separation anxiety. We’d made some progress in those areas, but he still had a long way to go. Jeanne took time to hear my goals for my dog and to understand what his issues were. In the beginning weeks, he played himself to exhaustion; but as time went on, I began to see him more and more balanced physically and mentally. Then, when he injured his back at home (crashing into a pergola support) we began the long process of rehabilitation. Jeanne and her staff were so accommodating when I needed to begin his play times at 15 minutes a session and gradually build up from there. They also gave him regular swim sessions to build up his back muscles. The results were outstanding!
Then came overnight stays. Because he had howled the whole night in the 2 other facilities I’d tried, I told Jeanne I’d send along some OTC antihistamine to help make him sleepy, something I was actually uneasy about. She said she’d rather not do that… that he’d be fine. She called her staff a half hour after lights out to see how he was doing. He’d barked for about 10 minutes and then slept for the rest of the night. Since then, overnights have not been a problem. Yippee!
Now, at the end of 1 year of regular play time at 2 Paws Up, my dog is balanced, self-​confident and in the best physical shape of his life. Jeanne Miller and her staff not only take care of my dog, they care ABOUT my dog. He’s always happy to go there to his second family. And I am so very grateful.

My wife Pattie & I currently send our two Goldens to Two Paws Up. They can’t wait to go in the van on «Doggies At The Camp» day. They are (normally) very tired when they return home (which reminds us how much fun they had at Camp).
We trust the staff implicitly, and have see first-​hand how they treat each dog as if they were their own. Our doggies have also received First Class grooming when staying there.
The only «warning» I might give a dog owner is that your pooch might have so much fun at Two Paws Up, they might not want to come home!
Whether for a day, or a vacation, Two Paws Up in our opinion is the première Dog Camp in North San Diego County.

I logged back in to Unilocal to update my previous review because I thought of more I wanted to tell folks about Two Paws Up and what an incredible place it is for dogs.
Then I saw this review from Anne F from Fallbrook. I can’t log out of this page until I comment on her review. It makes me furious.
Years ago I took my dogs camping. Before I found Two Paws Up a typical day for my dogs was a walk in the morning and then another when I got home from work. I’m pretty sure they spent the rest of the day hanging around on the couch while I was at work. While we were camping my furkids went hiking off leash, swimming and were pretty much active every day. The last night of our trip, it was about 9pm and we were looking at the stars and all three of them got up and took themselves to bed in the trailer. When we got home the next day, they all slept for two days, got up to eat then right back to sleep. They were exhausted. Happy but exhausted. I have to ask myself did it ever occur to Anne that her pup was just tired?
If Anne or anyone wants to know what goes on while the dogs are left being cared for, log on to the Two Paws Up website, or Facebook! Look at the pictures, watch the videos, how about you take the time to go up to camp and hang out for an hour, THEN you can see what goes on while the dogs are being cared for.
My dogs are my kids, they mean everything to me… anyone who knows me knows that I would never let my dogs be anywhere, go anywhere that I had any concerns about their well being… to read that 9÷15÷14 comment… rubbish!!!

This place is fantastic! My little four-​legged kiddo loves it here for daycare. He can run around all day and he comes home happy and exhausted.
I love that it’s an big open place with tons of different areas. If he wants to dig, there’s dirt. If he wants to roll in the grass, there’s a grassy area. If he wants to get out of the cold and take a nap, he can come inside and share a cot!
My dog is a rescue and this is great socializing for him. The prices are reasonable, especially the overnight prices. They don’t close on the day you want to come home or charge you full price for absolutely every day you touch. They even have a van service if Valley Center is a bit far for you. The people are fabulous and know all the dogs personalities.
Highly recommended!

I saw their van parked in 86 degree heat with a lab mix in the front seat. The woman said the the A/​C was on, but the dog was panting a lot. When it is 86 degrees outside, the inside of this van was in the 90’s or 100’s. That is inhumane.

Staff are awesome. Not too many places will take a bull terrier. Jean and her staff have found a place in their hearts for my dogs. Our dogs go to two paws up once every year or every other year. If we cant find anyone else who we trust. I love knowing while I’m on vacation my dogs can play all day with other dogs and staff. My bull terrier can work on his anxiety in the pool. i love knowing my dogs are able to sunbathe/​nap/​play in the sand box or get some loving from staff… whenever they want.
Sometimes, my dogs have come home with scratches or little cuts but nothing of concern to take them to the vet. They always do come home tired, happy, and ready for a nap or two. I personally, think this is a great place to take your dog for whatever reason… If you have the cash to do so… its worth every penny!!! I think if you are a loyal customer/​bring your dog often… Jean will work with you or give you a discount.

This is the most amazing loving place for your sweet beloved dog. This is really the best place to board your pet. The dogs have the freedom to play in the doggie play ground, sleep on raised beds and doggie mats, they get attention all day long. There is even this amazing safe swimming pool just for dogs and my friends lab loves this pool. It is like an amazing resort for your dog. the dogs even get homemade doggie treats and they really love your dog when you are away. I also love it for the socialization for my dog. She gets to play with other dogs. When I was there to visit all the dogs were very well adjusted and seemed very happy. Very relaxing dog resort and I highly recommend it. They even bath your dog before they go back home. Check this place out! My dog loves it here!!!

This is a great place to take you and your dog for training. Especially if you’ve never trained a dog before.
Jessica really focusses on teaching you, so that you can work with your dog. Its funny, its not the dog that needs training, its the owner. The location Is nice and a causal setting. They also run a doggy camp so there are lots of other dogs around. All the staff there truly love what they do. They take a loving approach to training, so they coax the dogs to love training as well, instead of demanding them.
I’ve gone to four out of the six sessions and have a 3yr old Aussie shep. Never before trained. It’s a great schedule because you go once a week for an hour for six weeks. This gives you time to practice with your dog during the week and ask any follow up questions the following week.
I’m much more comfortable with my dog and other dogs, so much so that I was able to command dogs that I hadn’t trained with. It’s very cool seeing the transformation. I highly recommend this place if you want to improve your training habits or are just starting out. They tell you the ‘whys’ to training, which help you apply a good approach to working with your dog and understanding of your dog.